To the newspaper pot, leaving 2 inches of space at the top (Figure 6). Around the top rim, fold the paper down and inwards 1 inch, creating a firm edge for the newspaper pot (Figure 5). After the base has been folded and secured, separate the newspaper pot from the can by gently sliding it off. Use masking tape to secure the paper to itself, making a base for the newspaper pot (Figure 4). Using the 3-inch margin of paper, fold the excess paper towards the bottom of the can, moving around the base until the can base is covered. This paper margin will create the base of the pot in the next step (Figure 3). Using the metal can, lay the newspaper lengthwise and roll the newspaper strip around the can, leaving 3 inches off the base. Ensure that when newspaper is rolled on the can, the decorations are visible (Figure 2). Using crayons and markers, encourage children to decorate their pots. Begin by folding the paper lengthwise until you have a strip around 7 inches wide.
Newspaper pages with black and white ink are preferred over colored ink. When plants are ready to go outside, the entire pot can be planted in a raised bed, container garden, or directly in the ground! See related InfoSheets: Starting Veggies Indoors and Growing Edibles in Containers.Ĭhoose a recycled newspaper page that has more text than images, if possible. With a few easily found items, you can get a head-start on growing vegetables and bring nature-play indoors. Newspaper pots are great containers for starting seeds, allowing you to transplant seedlings straight into your garden at the start of the growing season.
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